The legendary civil rights activist John Lewis once told us, "Democracy is not a state. It is an act, and each generation must do its part to help build what we called the Beloved Community, a nation and world society at peace with itself."

One of the most urgent and necessary actions for every Black Christian to be concerned with is the protection of this act we call democracy. Democracy will always affect our families, our communities, and our neighbors. And today, we have a guest who is sounding the alarm for our urgent attention to preserving our rights.

Buckle up as we hear this stirring conversation with Rev. Cece Jones-Davis. Be sure to subscribe to this podcast if you have not already!

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For the past 20 years, Rev. Cece Jones Davis has partnered with national organizations to organize and lead dynamic grassroots movements

Her activism ranges from fighting to abolish the death penalty to advocating for menstrual equity—work that she does both on the ground to create immediate impact and in high-level rooms to drive policy changes, awareness and education. She served in the historic Obama Administration under Ambassador Ron Kirk, the first African American U.S. Trade Representative. She is known most recently for her work in creating the #JusticeforJulius campaign that saved Julius Jones in Oklahoma just hours before his scheduled execution in 2021.

Born and raised in Halifax County, VA—the home of the legendary Henrietta Lacks and the once-largest slaveholding county in the state—Cece's life experiences have given her a unique perspective in the work she does everyday to combat racism and advocate for people living on the margins of society.

Her impact has been recognized and celebrated throughout the United States, including an Emmy nomination for a KFOR News conversation on racial (re)conciliation, receiving the 2021 Change.org Changemaker of the Year Award and Special Congressional Recognition for her efforts in civil rights and social justice.